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Investing platform XTB launches 6% cash ISA: What's the catch and should you open an account?

Trading platform XTB has launched a cash Isa paying up to 6 per cent interest. There's a sting in the tail, however - we examine whether it's worth signing up.

Prediction: in 12 months, Legal & General shares could turn £20,000 into…

Legal & General shares have delivered an average annual return of 9.9% over 15 years. Can the FTSE 100 financial services giant keep outperforming? The post Prediction: in 12 months, Legal & General shares could turn £20,000 into… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

HMRC says you could get £1,200 in bonus government payments - here's how

Here's what you need to know about the Help to Save scheme

Building society offers competitive 6.3% interest savings account

Another bank is offering a rate of 6%.

We asked 10 millionaires if money buys happiness

We Asked 10 Millionaires if Money Buys Happiness

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky player lands massive jackpot

Are you the Mega Millions winner? Lucky lottery player lands massive jackpot -

Lloyds Bank launches new cash ISA deal offering up to £1,200 cashback

Eligible customers could receive a welcome boost of £150 to £1,200.

Trump’s net worth up by more than $1BN since White House return

Trump sees his net worth jump by more than $1BN since returning to office - The president’s crypto ties have been especially lucrative and have helped boost net worth to $6.5 billion

The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.35%

One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.35%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now

Fortnite to raise V-Buck prices later this month to help pay the bills after Epic Games generated over $6 billion last year

Fortnite is raising the prices of V-Bucks and packs across the board as Epic Games seemingly struggles with the running costs of the online giant.

Average UK mortgage rate tops 5% as lenders scurry to reprice loans amid Middle East crisis

Average mortgage rates in the UK have flown past 5% as lenders scramble to respond to growing turmoil in the home loan market caused by the Middle East war. Nearly 500 mortgage deals have been pulled in the past 48 hours in the biggest upheaval since the aftermath of the 2022 mini-budget. Big high street names including HSBC, Nationwide, Halifax and Barclays are among lenders to have pushed through rate rises. On Wednesday morning, HSBC said a...

World’s richest tennis star sees inheritance skyrocket to incredible new heights

Jessica Pegula's dad Terry has seen his already staggering net worth rise even further

A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is this the best way to go? The post A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth…

How much could a sizable investment in Lloyds' shares be worth by next March? Here’s what the analysts expect for the stock over the coming year. The post By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

£15,000 put into Greggs shares a year ago is worth this much now

Greggs' sausage rolls may be tasty enough -- but its shares have left a bad taste in some investors' mouths lately. Christopher Ruane explains why. The post £15,000 put into Greggs shares a year ago is worth this much now… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition

In recent years, green finance has become a key policy in developed countries. The term refers to the loans and investments that fund the transition to a low-carbon economy. But one of the main challenges in this area is the gap between environmental claims and realities – so-called “greenwashing”. Because of this, alternative finance models that e...

£20,000 invested in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago is now worth...

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the S&P 500's performance over the last five years and explores how much more money investors could make by 2031. The post £20,000 invested in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago is now worth… appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Musk, already world's richest person, eyes $1 trillion fortune

Elon Musk's estimated $839 billion net worth has made him the wealthiest individual ever recorded, Forbes said Tuesday, as billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge in the past year to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. - More billionaires - Musk's fortune amounts to more than three times that of the next names on Forbes' billionaire list, which has grown to a record 3,428 individuals and is heavily populated at the top by other...

I make over $400,000 a year but I still feel so broke. What’s wrong with me?

On paper, $400,000 a year sounds like financial freedom. In reality, many people at this level still feel tight, stressed, and behind. The tension usually isn’t income alone—it’s expectations, environment, taxes, and how quickly life expands around higher earnings.

Money markets show foreign demand for dollars at strongest since April 2025

LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) - Money markets started to show signs of strain from this week's extreme volatility on Tuesday, pushing one measure of investor demand for dollars to its strongest since last April's "Liberation Day" turmoil. Three-month cross-currency basis swaps for the euro, a derivative that reflects demand for dollars, hit their lowest since last April, at 0.625%, from around 6.4%

Five 'important' money lessons parents need to teach their kids

Money makes the world go round – that is why children need to understand it as soon as possible

The hidden strategy behind how the rich get richer - while the middle class works for a salary

Working inside a major bank shows how money actually moves at the top. The wealthy don’t just earn income — they play a strategic game with assets, markets, and capital flows. This video explains the financial strategies that allow wealth to grow faster at the top. Once you see it, the economy looks very different.

Things wealthy people buy that actually improve their lives

Money can afford one to enjoy luxury things in life and the most valuable things a … Things Wealthy People Buy That Actually Improve Their LivesRead more

10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill

Capital gains tax can dent your personal finances – but these 10 steps could help you cut your bill

Nobody could reach this dollar bill - until he showed up

We hung cash from a high bar at the skatepark - $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and even a $100 bill - and gave everyone just one standing jump to grab whatever they could reach. Some played it safe, taking the easy money, while others gambled for more and walked away with nothing. The wind added chaos, pride got in the way, and a few brave jumpers even risked double or nothing for the bigger prize. By the end of the day, plenty of cash changed hands - but the $100 bill stayed just out of reach.

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli 2025 profit rises amid price hikes

Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli on Tuesday announced an increase in full-year earnings for 2025 thanks to significant price increases for chocolate. The company's bottom line came in at 727.2 million Swiss francs ($937.5 million), or 313.7 francs per share. This compares with 672.3 million francs, or 289.8 francs per share, last year....

Here’s how much you need to earn to be considered upper class in every US state

Billionaire Zara founder Amancio Ortega to receive €3.23bn dividend

The billionaire founder of Zara is to receive a company record €3.23bn (£2.8bn) dividend this year from the world’s biggest fashion retailer. Amancio Ortega, who still controls 59% of Spain’s Inditex and whose daughter Marta Ortega Pérez is now chair, will receive half his dividend in May and half in November – as will other shareholders. Inditex, which owns a raft of high street chains including Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius...

How the middle class can avoid losing their homes

Rising interest rates and economic instability put homeowners under pressure. This video explains what that means for mortgages and financial stability. The middle class feels this first when rates rise and wages don’t.

UK reveals major change to £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes

The Bank of England has confirmed that wildlife native to the United Kingdom will feature on the next series of banknotes, marking the end of an era in which historical figures have dominated the reverse side of British currency. The announcement follows a public consultation launched in July 2025 that drew more than 44,000 responses, a figure that...

Why $100 invested in 1988 could become $8.4 billion

A single equation born from physics reshaped global finance and helped create derivatives markets worth hundreds of trillions of dollars. From Isaac Newton’s catastrophic loss in 1720 to Jim Simons’ 66% annual returns at the Medallion Fund, mathematics transformed how risk is priced and traded. The Black–Scholes–Merton formula turned options into a calculable asset class and triggered one of the fastest adoptions of an academic theory in economic history. Today, more value trades on derivatives than on the underlying assets themselves—an innovation that both stabilizes markets in calm times and magnifies crashes under stress.

As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins — assets you can lock in a safe, carry in a suitcase or bury under the floorboards. View on euronews

We won £4m on the lottery – here’s exactly what we did with the money

Two Lottery winners reveal what they did with their windfall – and the advice they received from experts

The big money changes coming in April – are you ready?

The end of the financial year offers the chance to take a fresh look at your finances, but there are several April money changes where you may need to act fast to avoid extra costs.

The future of money: Digital currency is changing everything

The modern monetary system is experiencing a complete transformation because people are moving away from using … The Future of Money: Digital Currency Is Changing EverythingRead more

How to make your first $1,000,000

A practical guide outlining strategies, tips, and mindset approaches for reaching the milestone of your first $1 million in earnings.

UK ticket holder claims £181million EuroMillions jackpot - making them instantly richer than Adele

The eye-watering prize was won on Tuesday night and the winner has become the third biggest UK National Lottery win of all time.

How new money enters the economy

From physical cash to electronic deposits, modern money is created in ways most people never see. This video simplifies the entire process and explains how money is born in today’s financial system.

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90 - Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

Want to retire richer? Here’s Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

If you want to build wealth for a richer retirement, then following Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best move any investor could make in 2026. The post Want to retire richer? Here’s Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Your money & finance horoscope for March 11, 2026

Money matters can feel like a rollercoaster, but today is all about spotting opportunities and staying smart with your finances. Whether it’s income, spending, or investments, small decisions now can have a big impact later. From unexpected earnings to budgeting wins, this is the day to trust

Huge new change confirmed for UK £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes

A major new change to UK banknotes has just been confirmed.

Financial advice that sounds smart—but can land you in trouble

There's no shortage of financial advice out there, but some of it can end up costing you, even if it sounds smart.

11 easy ways to make money from home

If you’re looking for ways to top up your income, there are lots of options to earn money from home – some of which don’t even require you to get off the sofa. One in five of us now has a “side hustle” to supplement our regular income, with the average person earning just under £5,000 over the course of the year, according to Informi, which provide...

New superannuation tax coming for Australia: What you need to know

The Greens have backed a tax hike on super balances over $3million blasting open the door for Labor's long‑stalled crackdown on lucrative retirement tax breaks for the wealthy.

22 simple ways to stop wasting cash and make your money last longer

Feeling the pinch before payday? Find out how to make your money go further (and stop yourself going broke) with our list of 22 helpful saving tips that you and your bank account will love...

Energy price surge a risk to Hungary's rating, S&P says

By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - Hungary's investment-grade credit rating could be at risk if the surge in energy prices since the U.S.-Iran war accelerates and persists, a top analyst at rating agency S&P told Reuters on Wednesday. If gas prices offer a repeat of what happened after Russia's invasion of Ukraine 2022, that would lead to a sharp deterioration in Hungary's current

What it means for your money as the price of oil jumps once more

Oil prices: What it means for your money as Brent crude surges again after Iraq tanker attacks - Energy bills rising is an inflationary pressure the UK’s economy could do without

€700 billion lost to US markets - Europe’s capital problem

Europe has one of the largest economies in the world — but its financial system remains deeply fragmented. Instead of one unified capital market, the EU still operates 27 separate national systems, each with its own regulations, taxes, and investment rules. This fragmentation makes it harder for companies to raise money and for investors to fund innovative startups. The consequences are significant. Over the past decade, 130 European companies moved their main stock market listings to the United States, representing nearly $700 billion in value. Meanwhile, only 34% of Europeans invest in the stock market, compared to 62% of Americans. The EU now hopes that a Capital Markets Union could change that. The idea is to create a truly integrated investment market across Europe, allowing money to flow more easily between countries, startups, and investors. If successful, it could unlock hundreds of billions — possibly even €1 trillion — in additional economic potential.